Top Benefits
About the role
Project Controls Manager - Mining –Saskatoon, SK. – Contract – ID#6454 The Opportunity Are you ready to make an impact in the Mining industry? Join PTAG , a leading Project Management Advisory & Services firm , recognized across North America for helping world-class clients deliver major capital projects successfully.
We are seeking a Project Controls Manager to support our growing team in Saskatoon, SK. In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving project excellence, collaborating with industry leaders, and ensuring high-quality outcomes across complex initiatives.
About PTAG At PTAG, we help our clients plan, manage, and execute their most challenging projects with innovation, integrity, and collaboration.
Our mission is to help our clients achieve successful delivery and efficient operation of their capital projects.
Our vision is to support global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their major initiatives.
Our Values Include
- Safety: The safety of our employees, suppliers, and clients is always the top priority.
- Collaboration: We build true partnerships with clients and service providers.
- Leadership: We elevate project performance through the application of best practices.
- Accountability: We take responsibility for every aspect of our engagements.
- Client Satisfaction: We strive for 100% satisfaction on every project.
- Integrity: We believe in open and transparent communication at all levels.
Role & Responsibilities In This Role, You Will
- Provide strategic leadership of the Project Controls function across the full Rook I Project lifecycle (construction, commissioning, and transition to operations).
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of cost controllers, planners, schedulers, and reporting specialists.
- Foster a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
- Establish and maintain robust cost control systems, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost risk assessments.
- Oversee development and maintenance of the integrated master schedule, including critical path analysis and progress tracking.
- Implement earned value management (EVM) and establish performance baselines to measure progress and productivity.
- Enforce effective change management practices to control scope, cost, and schedule impacts.
- Conduct schedule and cost risk analysis to identify and mitigate risks.
- Support claims management and ensure contract compliance.
- Develop and oversee reporting frameworks, dashboards, and KPIs to ensure clear visibility of project performance.
- Collaborate with project leadership, finance, engineering, and construction to align forecasts and performance targets.
- Lead the integration and implementation of project control systems.
- Support audits, stage gate reviews, and independent assurance processes.
- Ensure all project controls align with NexGen’s Integrated Management System and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a key member of the project leadership team, influencing strategic and operational decisions
Qualifications / Requirements To succeed in this role, you bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related discipline; professional designation (P.Eng., PMP, CPA) preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive project controls experience in mining, energy, or large-scale capital projects.
- Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams on projects exceeding $1B in value.
- Expertise in project controls tools and methodologies (Primavera P6, SAP, Omega 365, Power BI).
- Experience in integrated project team settings with oversight of EPCM and contractor performance.
- Strong financial and analytical acumen with the ability to simplify complex data into actionable insights.
- Exceptional leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
- Experience working within regulated environments and liaising with permitting/licensing agencies (e.g., CNSC) is an asset
Why Join PTAG? At PTAG, you’ll be part of a dynamic, growing consulting firm that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation.
Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and capital projects.
- Exposure to industry-leading clients and partners.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible work environment and opportunities for advancement.
- Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- A culture that values safety, accountability, and excellence.
PTAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
How To Apply Ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply now through PTAG’s careers portal or via LinkedIn to join our Mining team in Saskatoon, SK.
About PTAG
PTAG is a global capital project management services company providing expertise to the Power & Utilities, Mining & Metals, Oil & Gas and Infrastructure Sectors. PTAG employs an integrated approach with its client that delivers advisory, planning and execution capabilities for their capital programs. PTAG has been providing these services since 2008 in Canada and United States, and has most recently increased presence in Australia. PTAG has over 250 capital project professionals. We support our clients from strategy development through to project execution and closeout.
PTAG partners with industry and our clients to develop project improvement opportunity’s and innovation of Best Practices for Heavy Industry Capital Projects. PTAG is recognized by the Construction Industry Institute as a Registered Education Provider (REP). In addition to CII, PTAG’s Project Management practices adopt leading standards as set by Project Management Institute (PMI), Lean Construction Institute (LCI) and other industry associations such as AACE.
Our team of professionals deliver project and construction management services with years of capital project experience to support our client’s deliverables. With sound management practices and a sharp focus on our client’s project commitments and objectives, we strive to deliver safe, cost effective, schedule and quality driven project services.
Top Benefits
About the role
Project Controls Manager - Mining –Saskatoon, SK. – Contract – ID#6454 The Opportunity Are you ready to make an impact in the Mining industry? Join PTAG , a leading Project Management Advisory & Services firm , recognized across North America for helping world-class clients deliver major capital projects successfully.
We are seeking a Project Controls Manager to support our growing team in Saskatoon, SK. In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving project excellence, collaborating with industry leaders, and ensuring high-quality outcomes across complex initiatives.
About PTAG At PTAG, we help our clients plan, manage, and execute their most challenging projects with innovation, integrity, and collaboration.
Our mission is to help our clients achieve successful delivery and efficient operation of their capital projects.
Our vision is to support global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their major initiatives.
Our Values Include
- Safety: The safety of our employees, suppliers, and clients is always the top priority.
- Collaboration: We build true partnerships with clients and service providers.
- Leadership: We elevate project performance through the application of best practices.
- Accountability: We take responsibility for every aspect of our engagements.
- Client Satisfaction: We strive for 100% satisfaction on every project.
- Integrity: We believe in open and transparent communication at all levels.
Role & Responsibilities In This Role, You Will
- Provide strategic leadership of the Project Controls function across the full Rook I Project lifecycle (construction, commissioning, and transition to operations).
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of cost controllers, planners, schedulers, and reporting specialists.
- Foster a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
- Establish and maintain robust cost control systems, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost risk assessments.
- Oversee development and maintenance of the integrated master schedule, including critical path analysis and progress tracking.
- Implement earned value management (EVM) and establish performance baselines to measure progress and productivity.
- Enforce effective change management practices to control scope, cost, and schedule impacts.
- Conduct schedule and cost risk analysis to identify and mitigate risks.
- Support claims management and ensure contract compliance.
- Develop and oversee reporting frameworks, dashboards, and KPIs to ensure clear visibility of project performance.
- Collaborate with project leadership, finance, engineering, and construction to align forecasts and performance targets.
- Lead the integration and implementation of project control systems.
- Support audits, stage gate reviews, and independent assurance processes.
- Ensure all project controls align with NexGen’s Integrated Management System and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a key member of the project leadership team, influencing strategic and operational decisions
Qualifications / Requirements To succeed in this role, you bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related discipline; professional designation (P.Eng., PMP, CPA) preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive project controls experience in mining, energy, or large-scale capital projects.
- Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams on projects exceeding $1B in value.
- Expertise in project controls tools and methodologies (Primavera P6, SAP, Omega 365, Power BI).
- Experience in integrated project team settings with oversight of EPCM and contractor performance.
- Strong financial and analytical acumen with the ability to simplify complex data into actionable insights.
- Exceptional leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
- Experience working within regulated environments and liaising with permitting/licensing agencies (e.g., CNSC) is an asset
Why Join PTAG? At PTAG, you’ll be part of a dynamic, growing consulting firm that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation.
Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and capital projects.
- Exposure to industry-leading clients and partners.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible work environment and opportunities for advancement.
- Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- A culture that values safety, accountability, and excellence.
PTAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
How To Apply Ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply now through PTAG’s careers portal or via LinkedIn to join our Mining team in Saskatoon, SK.
About PTAG
PTAG is a global capital project management services company providing expertise to the Power & Utilities, Mining & Metals, Oil & Gas and Infrastructure Sectors. PTAG employs an integrated approach with its client that delivers advisory, planning and execution capabilities for their capital programs. PTAG has been providing these services since 2008 in Canada and United States, and has most recently increased presence in Australia. PTAG has over 250 capital project professionals. We support our clients from strategy development through to project execution and closeout.
PTAG partners with industry and our clients to develop project improvement opportunity’s and innovation of Best Practices for Heavy Industry Capital Projects. PTAG is recognized by the Construction Industry Institute as a Registered Education Provider (REP). In addition to CII, PTAG’s Project Management practices adopt leading standards as set by Project Management Institute (PMI), Lean Construction Institute (LCI) and other industry associations such as AACE.
Our team of professionals deliver project and construction management services with years of capital project experience to support our client’s deliverables. With sound management practices and a sharp focus on our client’s project commitments and objectives, we strive to deliver safe, cost effective, schedule and quality driven project services.